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| Category: Tree |
| Family: Fabaceae = Pea Family |
| Origin: Pacific Islands |
| Flower Color: Yellow |
| Bloomtime: Winter/Spring |
| Height: 15-25 feet |
| Width: 10-15 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Seaside: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F |
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Sophora microphylla (Kowhai) - A large fast growing winter-deciduous small tree that can reach to 25' tall with long lasting and attractive bright yellow flowers held in short axillary racemes in late winter into spring. Plant in full coastal sun or light to full shade. Give regular to occasional irrigation. Hardy to at least 20 ° F. This southern hemisphere tree is listed as being native to both New Zealand and Chile but is mostly noted as a plant of New Zealand where it is often found in wet locations in open forests, forest margins and riverbanks. As with many New Zealand trees this plant has a juvenile and mature form with the divaricating juvenile form lasting up to 10 years while the plant does not flower followed by a more upright and open habit when in the flowering adult form. The flowers are attractive to hummingbirds, other birds and insects and it is the national flower of New Zealand.
The information about Sophora microphylla displayed on this web page is based on our research conducted in the nursery's horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also include observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share cultural information that would aid others in growing this plant. |
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